1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.4 Solubility
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1.6 Durability
Not Available
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1.7 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.413.43-3.44
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7.18
1.8 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.9 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
None Observed
1.10 Mohs Hardness
1.13 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references